FISH FEAR ME

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FISH FEAR ME is a top-down Vampire Survivors-style roguelite where you fish up your enemies to fight, defeat, and sell them! Catch fish, uncover secrets, and hunt bounties to earn cash and forbidden knowledge, and use those resources to upgrade your boat, unlock new weapons and tools, and gain new abilities. Each region has new fish to catch, new bounties to fulfill, and new terrors of the deep. F…

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

Fish Fear Me expands on the ideas from Snake Farm with greater depth, diverse builds, and engaging mechanics, making it a highly enjoyable experience.
The game features a unique risk/reward system that allows players to control their own difficulty and encourages exploration and experimentation.
The combination of fun gameplay, charming art, and great music creates an immersive atmosphere that keeps players hooked for hours.

The initial learning curve with the controls can be challenging, especially for players familiar with the predecessor's mechanics.
Some players may find the difficulty spikes frustrating, as the game can be punishing if not approached with caution.
The game may feel overwhelming at first due to the vast amount of content and mechanics to explore, which could deter some players.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly engaging, featuring a deep and satisfying loop that combines roguelite mechanics with a risk/reward system. Players appreciate the variety of upgrades, modifiable difficulty, and the thrill of discovering new mechanics, all of which contribute to a fulfilling experience that keeps them hooked. Overall, the game excels in providing a rich and dynamic gameplay experience that surpasses its predecessor.
- “Great roguelite gameplay with all sorts of fun upgrades and satisfying difficulty.”
- “Heather Flowers has done it again; I am enraptured - an incredibly fulfilling, simple, and tense core loop of 'try and find weird fish you have bounties on', roguelike progression, and a constant shadow of new mechanics and mysteries yet to be unlocked/discovered, combined with the 'choose your own hubris' of Snake Farm, where there's the immediate, palpable, and intense risk/reward.”
- “The gameplay loop is surprisingly deep, and the vampire survivors-esque selection of boats makes it so that the successor to Snake Farm exceeds its predecessor in every way imaginable.”
- “More stuff, more places, way more mechanical depth (especially with the anchor), and meta progression between runs... I'm hooked!”
- “Heather Flowers has done it again; I am enraptured. An incredibly fulfilling, simple, and tense core loop of 'try and find weird fish you have bounties on', roguelike progression, and a constant shadow of new mechanics and mysteries yet to be unlocked or discovered, combined with the 'choose your own hubris' of Snake Farm, where there's the immediate, palpable, and intense risk-reward.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky mechanics, such as the amusing fish summoning and the chaotic "oops all snakes" button, which lead to funny moments during gameplay. Players appreciate the charming and bizarre elements that add depth and laughter, making it enjoyable both solo and in co-op mode. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with engaging gameplay, creating a delightful experience.
- “And it's very funny to die because you're the one who hit the 'oops all snakes' button.”
- “This is a charming game with all kinds of weird, funny elements that you have to dig to uncover, which is pretty much exactly what you want from something in this genre.”
- “Boat's got a keen sense of humor.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, contributing to the game's unique personality and atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate how it complements the gameplay and the intriguing world-building, making it more than just a typical fishing game. Overall, the music is a standout element that adds depth and enjoyment to the game.
- “The music has caught me off guard with how great it is.”
- “Combine that with incredible music and the satisfaction of watching that 'life debt' number tick down each run as the corpses of ghostless fish pile up.”
- “As always with Heather's games, the personality on display is off the charts, with great music and just enough evocative world-building to remind you that, no, of course this isn't just a regular fishing game; of course there's some horrifying eldritch nonsense underpinning the silly exterior!”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is highly praised for its engaging narrative, complemented by impressive music and art, creating a captivating overall experience.
- “Absolutely love the music, the story, and the art.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game runs smoothly on the Steam Deck, with users noting that while the in-game text references keyboard controls, the default control scheme is intuitive and effectively utilizes the trackpad for menu navigation. Overall, players report a stable experience.
- “I played on the Steam Deck, and while the in-game text refers to keys, you need to use the trackpad to navigate menus. It runs great, and the default Deck control scheme is intuitive for playing.”
- “The game maintains a solid frame rate throughout, providing a smooth experience even during intense action sequences.”
- “I haven't encountered any crashes or major bugs, which really enhances the overall stability of the gameplay.”